Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports the formation of complex heterocyclic systems found in bioactive molecules. Also employed in organic research to build polycyclic frameworks due to its reactive bromine sites, enabling cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Heck reactions. Shows potential in materials science for designing novel organic semiconductors owing to its rigid, fused-ring system.